Curriculum by Grade

Grade 1

Central theme: Fairy tales, fables and myths from around the worldMath: Number patterns, manipulate numbers up to 24 with the four processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionLanguage Arts: Letters of the alphabet; word families; exercises in reading, writing, and speech; story properties; dramaScience: Nature studies and nature walksForeign Language: Spanish and German songs and poemsArt: Form drawing, watercolor painting, crayon illustrationMusic: Pentatonic flute, singing in unisonHandwork: KnittingEurythmy and movement

Grade 8

Central Theme: The Age of RevolutionsMath: Algebra I, geometry, Math Skills class three times per weekLanguage Arts: Poetry, essays, compositions, research papers, drama, English Skills class three times per weekScience: Physics, organic chemistry, physiology, computer scienceHistory & World Cultures: American, French, and Industrial Revolutions; geography of Africa and AsiaForeign Languages: Students specialize in German or Spanish, with the study of grammar, composition, and culture four times per
weekArt: Composition and proportion, pastels, clay modelingMusic: Orchestra or recorder ensemble, choral singingHandwork: Machine sewingWoodwork: Furniture makingEurythmy, physical education
Social inclusion/community service